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20 Nutritional Facts About Beets

Are you looking to boost your energy levels? Do you want to protect yourself from certain diseases? Are you trying to maintain your weight? Would you like to increase your concentration? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you’ll be happy to know that there is a way that you can do all of that just by adding one vegetable to your diet: beets.
Beetroot, also known as beets, red beets, golden beets, and table beets (all of which are the same thing) is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. They’re a powerhouse of nutrients, packed with tons of vitamins and minerals that have been proven to provide a wealth of benefits for overall health and well-being. In fact, beets offer so many benefits that they’re really quite impressive.
If you want to give your health a leg-up, you’re definitely going to want to include beets into your diet. Here’s a look at 20 nutritional benefits this root vegetable will provide for you.

1. They reduce blood pressure.

If your blood pressure is high, you might be able to skip taking prescription medications and keep it in check naturally by eating beets. Beets are a rich source of nitrates, which, when consumed, turn into nitric oxide, which is then transformed into oxygen-rich blood that helps to relax your blood vessels, thus bringing your blood pressure down. Additionally, beets can improve the flow of your blood, further reducing your blood pressure. Research has found that people who were diagnosed with high blood pressure and drank just one glass of beet juice a day actually saw a drop in their levels.

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